RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

the blade from unauthorized use or damage.

OTHER SAFETY WARNINGS

Never store a fueled unit inside a building where fumes may reach an open flame or spark.

Allow the engine to cool before storing or transporting. Be sure to secure the unit while transporting.

Store the unit in a dry area, locked up or up high to prevent unau- thorized use or damage, out of the reach of children.

Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use, see Cleaning and Storage instructions.

Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance and repair information.

SYMBOL

MEANING

SYMBOL

MEANING

 

• SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

 

 

 

 

• ON/OFF STOP CONTROL

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used

 

 

 

 

ON / START / RUN

 

in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WARNING - READ OPERATOR'S MANUAL

Read the operator’s manual(s) and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the operator and/or bystanders.

WEAR EYE AND HEARING PROTECTION

WARNING: Thrown objects and loud noise can cause severe eye injury and hearing loss. Wear eye protection meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards and ear protection when operating this unit. Use a full face shield when needed.

HOT SURFACE WARNING

Do not touch a hot muffler, gear housing or cylinder. You may get burned. These parts get extremely hot from operation. They remain hot for a short time after the unit is turned off.

ON/OFF STOP CONTROL OFF or STOP

KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY

WARNING: Keep all bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) from the operating area.

CHOKE CONTROL

1.• FULL choke position

2.• PARTIAL choke position

3.• RUN choke position

THROWN OBJECTS AND ROTATING CUTTER CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY

WARNING: Do not operate without the cutting attachment shield in place. Keep away from the rotating cutting attachment.

UNLEADED FUEL

Always use clean, fresh unleaded fuel

OIL

Refer to operator’s manual for the proper type of oil.

PRIMER BULB

Push primer bulb, fully and slowly, 10 times.

BRUSHCUTTERS •REPLACE DULL BLADE

Do not sharpen the cutting blade. Sharpening the blade can cause the blade tip to break off while in use. This can result in severe personal injury.

SHARP BLADE

WARNING: Sharp blade on cutting attachment shield. To prevent serious injury, do not touch the line cutting blade.

TRIMMER/ BRUSHCUTTER SAFETY

WARNING: Thrown objects and rotating cutter can cause severe injury. Keep bystanders, especially children and pets, at least 50 feet (15 m) away from the cutting area. The cutting attachment shield must be used when using the trimmer cutting attachment.

OIL AND FUEL INFORMATION

WARNING: Gasoline is extremely flammable. Ignited vapors may explode. Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Do not smoke while filling the tank. Keep sparks and open flames at a distance from the area.

OIL AND FUEL MIXING INSTRUCTIONS

Old and/or improperly mixed fuel are the main reasons for the unit not running properly. Be sure to use fresh (less than 60

days old), clean unleaded fuel. Follow the instructions carefully for the proper fuel/oil mixture.

To Obtain Correct Fuel Mix:

Thoroughly mix the proper ratio of 2-cycle engine oil with unleaded gasoline in a separate fuel can. Use a 40:1 fuel/oil ratio—one gallon (3.8 liters) of unleaded gasoline mixed with one 3.2 oz. (95 ml.) bottle of 2-cycle oil. Do not mix them directly in the engine fuel tank. See the Fuel Mixture Table for specific gas and oil mixing ratios.

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